http://www.barflymag.com/blog.php We like To Drink In Portland Oregon Last Spring, I was getting ready for work, and recieved a text from my boss saying I was let go. Fired via text message! Do you believe that shit? I was using the flat iron when I learned of this, and right then found my first gray hair. Unemployed and getting old, great start to my day. My sniffly ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:31:40 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/platforms-pussy-wipes-and-purell-workin-in-a-strip.html Way back in the halcyon days of late 2004, yours truly sat down for an interview with the most popular man in Portland, John "Elvis" Schroder. It originally appeared in abridged form, in one of the last-ever issues of the late, great, BarFly Magazine. Here it is in its entirety for your reading plea... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:08:00 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barflyarchive-jen-lanes-interview-with-the-most-po.html Are you planning on going to the beach for Labor Day? Cool. Plan on gettig rich at the Casino? You can drink at the tables now. Sea Lion caves? Cuteness. Four-wheeling? Even better. Anyway, we all know the real reason you go there. To booze it up. Hell, after the sun sets, that's all there is to do.... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:57:21 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/going-to-the-coast-dont-drink-and-drive-no-reallyd.html Recently, someone sent my friend Kyle Ritter this Email: Hi,What does the average person spend on entertainment a month? I don't want to rush into anything so I was hoping you could give me some ideas as to what to avoid. A little advice would go a long way now...Thank you very muchSincerely, Paul I... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:05:00 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/unsolicited-advice.html When the bar is slammed and customers expect you to stand there and wait while they survey the menu. When you try to excuse yourself to go do something else while they decide, they say; "No! Wait here!" Like if you run out a food order while they're reading, you won't return to their table until s... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:21:51 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/pest-peeves.html While poking about for a juicy topic for this week's BarFlySpam, Kyle "Mr BarFly" Ritter, helpfully offered the following: "I learned a new word! 'Misopedia' - the morbid hatred of children!" So inspired, here is a shortlist of spots where the fountain of youth pours like Niagara, and swimming... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:26:42 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfspam-7709-those-darn-kids-and-michael-jackson.html Way back in the halcyon days of 2003, BarFly's Miss Jen Lane interviewed Portland's number one Michael Jackson fan - Arica O'Dell - for a "BarFly Profile" featured in October 2003 issue (#44, for those of you with at home BarFly libraries/shrines). Only a small portion of the interview could be fe... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:05:50 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barflyarchive-jen-lanes-interview-with-portlands-1.html Ever have one of those days, where every idea you have is immediately validated by the universe? No? Well, me neither, but as I was puzzling over what theme to awkwardly impress upon this week's BarFSPAM, whispered from the ether was a faint, "Help the nerds!" To wit, I immediately set forth a four... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:46 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfspam-62409-nerd-alert-barflys-tips-for-the-ahe.html Oops, I did it again! (though I hope I didn't make you believe anything. I merely posted another Barfly blog entry, then accidentally didn’t do so again for several months. Shit. Well, I’m always good for an excuse, and in this instance I’d like to cite having lost ... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:16:14 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/belmontsledgehammer/for-those-of-you-needing-an-excuse-to-get-drunk-at.html Hey, Ladies (and select Gentlemen): Know this - dreams do come true, and here's proof: You, yes, YOU, can win tickets, right here, right now, to the "Men of Playgirl" all-male nude revue, coming up on Wednesday, June 24th, at The Refectory! All you need to do is hit reply and write "I heart penis"... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:04:12 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barflyspam-61709-with-extra-cheese-and-naked-men.html Dearest Darlings: First, may I trouble you with a practically sincere apology for last week's assault on your dainty sensibilities? I'll assume that anyone who is reading this was hardy enough to withstand Mr. "Potty Mouth" Ritter's indelicate choice of subject line for last week's BarFspam, and th... Fri, 29 May 2009 16:38:49 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfspam-52909-brunch-of-champions-the-feud-return-1.html We all know these customers. Now, let's label them!Agassi's- Origin: Andre Agassi in the early '90's. Men who Will. Not. Remove. Their. Hats. And act like they're doing it out of principle when they're really just worried about how they look without it.Ass Listers- Customers who are friends with the... Fri, 01 May 2009 22:54:38 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/dicktionary.html Having been let go from my job at Starbucks a few months ago, I haven’t been able to do a bona fide Mary crawl for quite some time. The following collection of reviews has been culled from the times I have actually been able to afford to go out for a drink over the past two months. Like so man... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:39:16 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/volume-six-there-will-be-blood-willy-greer-drinks.html Congrats to both BOG and Speakeasy!! Kip and Tom of BOG/Shanghai fame bought BOG! Couldn't think of two more deserving 'tenders. Brett/Gil, whatever you feel like calling him, of Speakeasy just paid off the bar and is celebrating tonight. Yay! Nice to see great things happening at my favorite pla... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:04:37 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/two-great-bars-with-great-news.html The Oregon Film Office is stimulating the local job market, by passing along an open casting call for "thugs, dockworkers, and bad guys." (Oh, my!) Immediate employment is being offered on the set of "Leverage," a TNT series currently filming in Portland. Fit the profile? Or just want to read one ... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:47:05 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfly-wire-not-that-im-saying-anything.html According to KATU, those neo-prohibitionists at MADD along with some make-a-name-for-myself-the-children! legislator are re-visiting the idea of sobriety checkpoints. Despite the oversized logs that were overdue for removal, this legislator instead opted to pull statistics out of MADD's ass.I once s... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:24:28 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/oregon-revisiting-sobriety-checkpoints.html Stupid me, I made the mistake of telling my friend Gretchen that I wasn't doing anything Sunday and got roped into helping out with her kid's birthday party. Let me tell you, 3 hours of screeching 4 year olds spazzed out on sugar and having to go pee pee and using your new sweater as a hanky will ... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:15:03 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/hell-be-an-mpd.html The following is from a press release by Amy Cartwright.Portland’s Motorcycle and Music Communities Say Farewell to One of Their OwnPortland, OR (April 12, 2009) – A memorial service for Daniel Baldwin will take place at BossanovaBallroom, Sunday April 12th noon – 3pm to celebrate ... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:04:49 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/memorial-for-slain-motorcyclist-and-power-of-count.html Hola Amigos! I know it's been a while since I rapped at ya here. You're gonna have to excuse me as I was on maternity leave, having recently given birth to a large and globulous fecal mass that took shape as a 13-month long period of life encompassing no less than five differen... Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:57:18 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/belmontsledgehammer/getting-caught-up.html Yay, finally the laptop is working again. For the last six weeks it was more virused that those groupies on Rock of Love: Tour Bus. (Not naming anyone, but I wasn't the one downloading porn from Germany...) Anyway, if you're anything like me you used the holidays/snowdays as the perfect excuse to ... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:51:52 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/aww-man-cut-off-again.html It is probably pretty lame for all of you that smoke, having to now go outside to puff. :( However, have you checked out Lucky Devil Lounge?? (look at the barfly reviews...we make the grade!) If you want to see some beautiful dancers AND enjoy a smoke on our covered patio, this is a great place! The... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:30:12 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/missr/smoking-ban-got-you-down.html I'm being totally redundant for posting link about todays raid on Ibiza, called to my attention by the story on Willy Week, and first reported by Portland Food And Drink.I did email some employees in attempt to get the scoop. ... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:58:27 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/popo-raid-ibiza.html I am not a beer guy at all. I don't know if it's the beer geek stigma that turns me off, or the simple fact that I hate beer. However, I must confess, I tried Double Moutain IRB last night at East Burn while smoking on their heated, covered smoking friendly patio. I was already quite knackered, but ... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:11:17 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/beer-with-whiskey-flavoring-rocks.html I haven't written much about the Green Dragon/Rogue transition lately, as it's still taking place. Rogue put out a 3 page statement about how they were going to run things at their new place, stating that they would keep the rotating taps in place, though adding more Rogue beers to their list. The... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:32:06 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/green-dragon-rogueradio-roomreport.html We’re back in NoPo this week. What can I say; I live in the area, and I’m lazy. Don’t worry Southeast; I’ll get to you soon enough. FRANCIS RESTAURANT Bloody Mary Special: $3.95 for a Mary “made from scratch.” Very chunky-looking, with a garnish of lemon and cele... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:18:26 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/volume-5-there-will-be-blood.html 75 years ago, the dark days of prohibition, allowing sweet, sweet alcohol to legally flow through our veins once again.As such, today the hard drinking city of Portland is celebrating Repeal Day. Devil's Point is having a celebration.So is Teardrop Lounge.If you want to drink cheap, stiff, and hard,... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:50:45 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/repeal-day.html Earlier tonight, I went to a bar in my neighborhood. I had a great time meeting the *punks*, that just moved here from LA. The rest of their friends, who are in the *scene* in Portland, showed up to this bar had no idea that two of my friends were theirs, and that I grew up in DC. I don't even ha... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:46:22 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/what-the-eff-isup-with-the-purported-punks-in-this.html I just want to say that I LOVE when the Barfly Buses come to my work: LUCKY DEVIL LOUNGE and DEVILS POINT! Last time it was Jedidiah and a bachelor party crew, and it kicked ass! All of the dancers got the bachelor onstage for a very special dance he will never forget. I also recall another time whe... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:02:47 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/missr/barfly-busyou-rock.html Courtesy of the OIt was business as usual at the Green Dragon last night, the second since Rogue bought the name and assets from former majority owner Ed Schwartz. It was a fine thing to sit in a cozy Eastside pub as the dark November evening lowered and rain spit against the big garage door --- thi... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:10:08 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/beer-guru-john-foyston-on-green-dragon-1.html Okay, so Deborah Harry didn't write to me, personally, but playing a show at my favorite music hall in Portland, Oregon - that's almost just as good. Whoopee! - Jen Lane, BarFly Double Tee Concerts Presents BLONDIE February 22, 2009 ~ Roseland Theater (21+ Show) ~ Portland, Oregon Tickets o... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:55:27 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfly-mailbag-holy-crap-its-blondie-at-roseland.html As word on the street has it, Green Dragon is selling to Rogue Brewery. While I've never been much of a beer guy, Green Dragon has been nothing but friendly to us here at BarFly. I wish those guys the best of luck. More here, here, and here ... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:41:45 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/green-dragonsold.html BarFly's friends at the rumor mill report that nice guy Seth Leavens, owner of Belmont's Inn, is now the proud papa of the venerable Hawthorne landmark, the Space Room. Any thoughts?... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:42:53 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfly-earful-space-room-in-new-orbit.html From the desk of Karl Lind... Hi Jen, I don't believe we've ever met, I am a local PDX filmmaker, curator and videographer. I recently had the good fortune of working with the late Doug Baum on my most recent short film: "Karaoke Gates of Steel", I wanted to get in touch and let you know that this ... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:11:41 -0500 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfly-mailbag-dedicating-nov7th-screening-of-shor.html Out of all the liquors I serve, no brand has ever given me a bigger headache than Hennessy. Whoever marketed this stuff is a freakin mastermind, because this stuff is more coveted than a box of Voodoo Donuts at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Can't give it away at Country bars, but Sarah Palin's ... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:13:17 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/the-hennessy-heretic.html Popular Portland bartender and film maker, Doug Baum, died in his sleep sometime in the wee hours of Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was thirty-eight years old. News of his death shocked friends, as Baum appeared to be in good health and high spirits, when seen at a birthday party the previous evenin... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:20:58 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/doug-baum-rip-1.html MISSION STATEMENT It’s an instant breakfast; it’s a hangover cure; but most importantly, it’s an art in the often-scientific world of mixology. As long as the flavor triumvirate of tomato, vodka and spice is present, an inspired bartender can improvise with a plethora of non-essent... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:07:54 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/there-will-be-blood-mission-statement.html This week’s crawl has no unifying locale. That’s because I’m unpredictable. I’m a wild man. You can’t pin me down, baby. HOLMAN’S On Sundays, as I’m sure you already know, Holman’s is heaven for mad Mary scientists like myself, with their build-your-... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:04:02 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/there-will-be-blood-willy-greer-drinks-your-mary-v-1.html Well that was quick. Only a few days after the sale rumors were confirmed, the Chesterfield is closing tomorrow. I'll be there to toast the fab crew on their last night. Join me?... Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:17:38 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/chesterfields-last-night.html Jack Bog posted that the Hung Far Low sign has been removed, effectively eliminating one of the few symbols of once greatness that still exist Chinatown. Not that Chop Suey is the culturally relevant to China proper, but as historic Chinese-Americana, you've gotta cherish it. On the other hand, ther... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:03:32 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/hung-far-gone.html Is it almost Friday already? Is it 60 and raining....already? I will welcome the sun's return in six months. I have long been a fan of the aluminum hat: Its highly functional nature does not take from its eye-catching, stylish, "I don't care what you think" fashion statement. And I'm sure the re... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:47:11 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/evilbill/space-aliens-and-unofficial-happy-hour-oct-3.html Looking for something to do tonight? Try this trifecta: Trivia at Sewickly's, Trike Races at the Mount Tay-Tay, and Short-Shorts at Roscoe's... Tuesday Trivia at Sewickly's Shanrock's Triviology makes its weekly stop at Sewickly's Addition every Tuesday, starting at about 7:30pm (expect to be the... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:11:07 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barfly-says-tuesday-nights-alright.html Plan B is hosting a party for Joel, part owner of B-Side on Saturday Oct 11th from 6pm-2am to help him with the medical bills accrued through his battle with MS.Bands include Fireballs of Freedom, Pure Country Gold, Lopez, Rapids, The Night Slaves, Leaders and Half Rounded Bastard File.DJs Matto, Ch... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:33:41 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/benefit-for-joel-of-bside-at-plan-b-saturday-oct-1.html The Chesterfiled has been sold. To whom I don't know. Radio Room - The rumors WERE TRUE. (damn them) Todd's at least on his way out, if not gone. There have been ads on Craigslist to find his replacement. They've hired Josh from Chesterfield and years ago Collosso as a tender, which means they're... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:43:58 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/chesterfield-and-radio-room.html The 34th-39th sector of Hawthorne has always been a little barren as far as BarFly acceptable drinkeries. Now I finally have reason to drink in that area again. The affable Tyson Rogoway, who in the recent past became the proud new owner of Nick's Famous Coney Island, has just informed us that his j... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:42:47 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/nicks-famous-coney-island-now-with-liquor.html Okay, so after all these rants, you've got to be wondering why I don't quit already and become a librarian. These rants are strictly cathartic, there's a lot that I do like. If it was that insufferable I would have hung up my soda gun and learned Wordperfect a long time ago, I'm not a masochist. (... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:13:20 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/what-i-do-like-about-bartending.html Wow, it's hard to keep up with all the news on bars in this ever changing town. I'll just jot down some notes.#1 Green Dragon opened a new HUGE patio to the north side of their pub. They also put in a small bar - 4 taps handles I think, will correct if I'm wrong.#2 Radio Room changed their hours, ... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:19:17 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/some-updates.html For those that have read my blog by now know that I published a book this past year about the history behind the bars of Portland. "Shots of Portland" was a good success in self-publishing terms. Bud Clark and Don Younger, notables in the pub-world of Portland picked up a few copies themselves. No... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:34:57 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/distilledpublishing/local-photographerauthor-kindly-asks-for-your-vote.html This week’s crawl will take us into North Portland, which is supposed to be “the new Southeast.” Or maybe it’s “the first stop on the lower class’s Trail of Tears to Vancouver.” I guess it depends on whom you talk to. NITE HAWK A decent Mary, absolutely. N... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:01:12 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/there-will-be-blood-willy-greer-drinks-your-mary-v.html There Will(y) Be Blood(y): Willy Greer Drinks YOUR Mary vol.2 My previous Mary crawl down Broadway Street was chronicled in the lovely and erudite Shanrock’s blog page, should you feel like going back and seeing where all this began. I’d like to thank her once again for giving me some sp... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:15:09 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/willbeaux/there-willy-be-bloody-willy-greer-drinks-your-mary.html Spotted at Tiny's on MLK today: Tiny's will be closing at 6pm on Mon 8.25 for our staff meeting. Just thought we'd let you know since the Oregonian won't be writing an article about it, just like they do every time Starbucks closes for an hour. ... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:54:55 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/sign-spotted-at-tinys.html Please keep an eye out on the road and if you're perusing the best of craigslist or whatever for my brand new mint green 2009 Kymco People 150cc scooter. Some asshole stole it out of my backyard last night after ... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:51:10 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/stolen-2009-kymco-scooter.html BarFly's no math major, but a one-in-two-thousand chance for a $100 brand new BMW sounds like a sweet deal to us. Add in that the cash goes to a good cause (the Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon), and the auction takes place at a great bar (El Gaucho, on Sunday, August 24th, at 8pm), and we're sold,... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:17:55 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/a-hundred-bucks-for-a-brand-new-bmw-feel-lucky-pun.html Let me spell this out, since some people just don't get it. The bar's phone belongs to the BAR. It is not a community phone, it's a business phone. And the bar's staff is NOT your answering service. I love when people call the bar to see if a customer's there, and I ask who's calling, and they giv... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:05:17 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/bartender-rant-10.html In an unusually brilliant move, the OLCC effectively cancelled the completely redundant "All Oregon Ale Festival", by sitting on its permits until event organizers threw in the towel for 2008. The press release is below. Organizers call off All Oregon Ale Festival PORTLAND, Ore. - August 11, 2... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:02:41 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/yet-another-beer-festivalcancelled.html The most current and complete listing of Portland, Oregon open mics and jams is athttp://www.myspace.com/notoriouskelly Please contact me there with any additions, deletions or corrections.Thank you!Notorious Kelly ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:18:53 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/notoriouskelly/portland-open-mic-list.html The OLCC, Oregon's #1 drug dealer with a vice grip monolopy on the supply, has finally given up their ham radio in favor of, get this, a blog! You'll find it chock full of two posts that justify it's continued contradictory existence. For instance, you'll find a wonderful post proclaiming that Orego... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:45:41 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/the-olcc-blog.html My bud John suggested that I join up. I am not a big time drinker, although I do spend 20+ hours at the bar a week! I am a stripper. It's a rad job. When I do go out I usually go with a posse of drinkers, so I figured I'd help review PDX's establishments here on barfly!... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:30:24 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/missr/here-i-am.html When you hear of people going psycho on bartenders, you tend to think of frat boys or thugs or Tara Reid, generally people who look like trouble. Not true, sometimes "Classy" people are the worst of all. I was working at a bar that offered a variety of entertainment, like karaoke and rock bands an... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:43:50 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/sometimes-the-adults-are-worse-than-the-kids.html Ok, so in the last two weeks, maybe one and a half, I have witnessed two huge cops takedowns. One was outside Dante's, where apparently 5 kids were brandishing a rifle while driving around in their SUV (no idea what kind of rifle or SUV, but apparently after everything went down, they let the guys ... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:21:26 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/what-a-weird-week.html Apparently Sean never quit and Chris is coming back. I witnessed some of this going down, but I guess they're trying to work it out?Sorry for not misinformation, but for perhaps posting about it too soon? ... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:49:50 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/green-dragon-update.html Well appparently, the new owner (two thirds) fired well known, former Deschutes brewer. LoLo from the head brewing position, though he's the other third of the ownership. Overheard was that Chris, formerly from Lucky Lab and the bar manager of Green Dragon as of yesterday, and another bartender, Se... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:31:15 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/news-on-green-dragon.html Nothing makes my day more fun than finding out that BarFlyMag.com has been hacked, which is why the website was down all goddamn day. Argh! As far as I can tell, no contact information was compromised, but I'll be digging around deeper to make sure that is in fact a fact. Grrrrrrr.... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:20:50 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/barfly-hacked.html I've been lucky enough to be invited to the pre-release preview of the second lawfully distilled absinthe in the US since 1912 when it was banned.It's produced by Integrity Spirits, same guys who share the Green Dragon and distill Lovejoy Vodka and 12 Bridges Gin.AND! IT'S MY BDAY!I hope I can rem... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:27:36 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/strack/trillium-absinthe-superiuere-debut.html After many months of being totally closed, Nick's Coney Island has re-opened, at least according to BarFly Execubabe Kris Strackbein. I think I'm going to try to swing by there tonight and get the full scoop.... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:08:24 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/kyle/nicks-coney-island-has-reopened.html "Why isn't my card working? I just deposited my check! Run it again. Declined again? That's impossible, I have a bazillion dollars in my account. Run it again! Still no? Do you know how much I make a year? Run it again!" Listen Donald Trump, it doesn't matter how fat your account is, your card isn... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:01:20 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/bartender-rant-9.html It's Monday, your work week has begun, and you wish you were in Vegas . . . come to Oliver's on Broadway! June 23rd brings the premiere of a weekly Casino Night, with craps, blackjack, roulette, and Texas Hold 'Em. You'll be served by professional dealers on official tables, and you don't need any p... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:29:29 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/shanrock/olivers-casino-night-1.html Monday, June 16th, the people who brought you the Bridgetown Comedy Festival are proud to present Will Franken at Berbati's! Will is traveling all the way from New York to make his second-ever appearance in Portland, and if you haven't seen him yet, you're not going to want to miss this show. Befo... Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:18:59 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/andy/bridgetown-comedy-presents-will-franken-andy-hayne-1.html BarFly’s Battle of the Band Vans takes place on Sunday, July 20th! Dozens of local bands will be proudly putting their road rigs on display, car-show style, competing for cash and prizes, at this exclusive BarFly Barbeque (it’s also our ninth anniversary!) for the hard-working rank and f... Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:57:52 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jen/barflys-battle-of-the-band-vans-youve-got-to-be-i.html If I only had a dollar for every time the place is mostly empty, yet people go sit at the only dirty table. Unless it's an especially good table, why do people do this? Do they enjoy sitting on other people's crumbs and looking at their gamey leftovers and crusty napkins? Now I have to clean it up... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:24:50 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/jinx/bartender-rant-8.html After makin' the trivia tonight at La Merde, I hung out and sucked down a few drinks. I noticed that a gent on the bar stool next to me was busily knitting away. I couldn't ascertain quite what he was creating, as the shape was like nothing I'd ever knitted. Mind you, I can only knit in a straight l... Fri, 30 May 2008 02:31:31 -0400 http://www.barflymag.com/user/shanrock/a-classic-portland-encounter.html